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Learwood Family History

Learwood Surname Meaning

Perhaps from a lost place in Essex recorded as Leyrwood in 1364 (in Patent Rolls),

but this cannot be certain as no medieval bearers have been found.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Learwood family from?

You can see how Learwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learwood family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Learwood families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Learwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Learwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Learwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Learwood. 60% of Learwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Learwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learwood census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Learwood. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Learwood. For the veterans among your Learwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learwood lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Learwood

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